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Art & Fear
- Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking
- Narrated by: Arthur Morey
- Length: 3 hrs and 8 mins
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Summary
What is your art really about? Where is it going? What stands in the way of getting it there? These are questions that matter, questions that recur at each stage of artistic development - and they are the source for this volume of wonderfully incisive commentary.
Art & Fear explores the way art gets made, the reasons it often doesn't get made, and the nature of the difficulties that cause so many artists to give up along the way. This is a book about what it feels like to sit in your studio or classroom, at your wheel or keyboard, easel or camera, trying to do the work you need to do. It is about committing your future to your own hands, placing free will above predestination, choice above chance. It is about finding your own work.
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- N Atkins
- 05-11-21
Deeply philosophical and practically applicable
This book is filled with thoughtful considerations related to the practice of art making. Provoking and encouraging artists to keep on, push through and not surrender to fear. Definitely a book I will listen to frequently.
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- Ohime
- 02-05-20
No nonsense straight talk for artists
Stuffed with wisdom and practical observations from one who has been there and come out the other side. This is very helpful to all artists in every genre. Definitely would recommend to all my artist friends!
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- Amazon Customer
- 19-03-18
Completely mind blowing and inspiring
A collection of interlinking ideas that have helped me find inner peace in the process of artmaking. Also great for listening to while painting
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- 12223
- 19-07-20
Brilliant!
I discovered this book a few years ago and keep coming back! It has great pointers to silence the barking dog of doubt and fear. It literally helps me every time. I’ve recommended this book to everyone I know who is an creative.
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- Rob Fisher
- 05-09-16
Every artist should read this for their own sanity
A great self help book for the struggling artist. Will help you to take value in your mistakes and see art as a journey. Very enjoyable and enlightening !
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- Swede
- 22-12-15
A must for any creative person
I am yet to come across a more useful, life-affirming and motivational book. A positive, yet realistic guide to creative practice (and not without a touch of humour) The authors are clearly expert in subject and in education. Recommended with the highest praise!!!!!
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- Robin D Low
- 22-04-22
Deep, requires concentrated attention.
This book has so much to give but you must listen well. Play and play again to take it all in. The narrator is measured, paced but slightly monotone. this does however add to his ironic and sometimes to the point approach of the contents. I'm so glad I've listened to this book, it tells it straight but do listen. the authors really know what they're talking about. Well worth purchasing.
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- Amazon Customer
- 01-06-18
brilliantly Insightful
a very good book for any artist practicing today - at any stage of their career.
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- woodwild
- 28-03-18
Great Gift
Would you listen to Art & Fear again? Why?
Yes and have because it’s insightful smart and thought provoking and yet is packed with sharp common sense observations
What was one of the most memorable moments of Art & Fear?
Taking your art seriously is ok
Have you listened to any of Arthur Morey’s other performances? How does this one compare?
No
Any additional comments?
If you’re an artist, writer or know one of these breed and have seen them struggle to accept the manual or the responsibility, get them this book
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- Garyion
- 31-03-23
Great book.
No nonsense observations. Definitely worth a listen if your embarking on a career in art.
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